Explore the Family Name Conkright
The meaning of Conkright
Americanized form of Dutch Krankheyt (see Cronkhite).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Conkright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Conkright has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the Conkright name was ranked 37,094th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 35,622nd, marking an upward trend of nearly 4%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 566 in 2000 to 631 in 2010, an increase of 11.48%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #35,622 | 3.97% |
| Count | 566 | 631 | 11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conkright
When considering ethnicity of individuals with the Conkright surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 93.82% to 93.34%. Hispanic representation saw a modest increase of 7.34%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also grew by 12.06%. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010. Notably, the category of two or more races emerged in the 2010 data, suggesting a growing complexity in the ethnic identity associated with the Conkright surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 93.34% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.9% | 7.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.41% | 1.58% | 12.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |